One of the original, originators of the show, Joe Buffalo Nickels is a clock maker who works with the motto:
"If I can get a hole in it, it can tell you the time."

The Recycled Art Market was the core idea for this whole festival. Conceived at a local craft show on a lazy Sunday afternoon in 1999 by Mark Dabelstein and Joe Buffalo Nickels, they both wanted a specialized market to showcase recycled art. A serendipitous connection with Nancy Judd at Santa Fe Beautiful propelled the idea to our first efforts that November.

Eight years and several larger venues later, the Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival is, according to the Santa Fe Reporter, "... a shockingly good time... the weekends biggest can't miss event... a highlight of the fall season."

Download an Art Market Application here

The deadline is ongoing "Until Full". Submit today to ensure your booth or call Sarah Pierpont for more information 505-603-0558.
 

All of the vendors create arts and crafts from at least 75% recycled/reused materials. Collages, picture frames, clocks, furniture, rugs and jewelry are just some of the items that are available.

 

 

 

 

 

A shopper browses in the Mason Studio art booth, which creates jewelry, art and notepads from such things as recycled metals, license plates and other great found objects.

 

We have more than 40 of the finest artists and crafters selling recycled goods. Competition to be included is tough and only the finest and most creative get in. Last year over 2500 people came through the doors to buy their holiday gifts.

 

 

 

 

Double Image: An Art mirror casts a glance at the Fish Out of Water booth hosted by Rick Phelps. Look closely to see some fantastic papier mache creations made from recycled paper, newsprint and magazines.

 

 

 

 

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